Air Conditioners in MD & DC

Providing AC Installation in Washington, DC & Maryland

Is your air conditioner ready to keep you cool next time the temperatures start to rise? It may seem like your old air conditioner is enough to keep your home cool during the summer, but the fact is modern AC units can be up to 30% more efficient than systems that are just 10 years old!

Upgrading your air conditioner can save you money, keep you more comfortable, and let you live a greener, more energy-efficient lifestyle. Not to mention, you will be able to avoid all of those costly repairs that come with having an outdated unit.

At James A. Wheat & Sons, we have been providing repair, installation, and replacement services for air conditioners throughout Gaithersburg and the surrounding areas since 1978. We’ve stayed on top of industry changes and improvements, and we’ve made it our mission to provide outstanding support to each and every customer. We are an authorized dealer of Carrier air conditioning equipment, but we can provide services to any make and model. Our award-winning Gaithersburg air conditioning contractors have seen it all—and we come prepared to handle any AC problems you may have!

To schedule air conditioner installation in Washington, DC or Maryland, contact us today by calling 240-399-5051!

What to Know Before Installing a New Air Conditioner

Before you install an air conditioner in Gaithersburg or Washington, DC, there are a few important things you should take into account.

Size of AC Unit

The size of your air conditioner is extremely important. Installing the wrong size could be detrimental to your home’s indoor air quality and could cause your system to run inefficiently. The size you should choose is based on a number of factors, including:

The size of your home

The number of windows

How much shade your home receives

The amount of insulation installed

How much air leaks out of your house

Heat generated by your home’s occupants & appliances

The size of your air conditioner is the single most important factor in determining how efficient your home’s cooling will be. Too large and the unit will cost more to purchase and will cycle on and off more frequently, providing inefficient cooling and causing your compressor and parts to wear out more quickly. In addition, an over-sized air conditioner will not provide adequate moisture control. Too small and the AC will have to run constantly to keep up with the demands you place on it—that’s not good either!

Need assistance in deciding on the best unit for your home? You’re in luck! The expert HVAC technicians and installers at James A. Wheat & Sons can look at your home and tell you exactly the size air conditioner you need to be as comfortable as possible.

Call us today at 240-399-5051 to schedule air conditioner installation in Washington, DC or Maryland!

Efficiency of Your AC System

In general, higher efficiency air conditioners have larger upfront costs. However, the higher initial cost is usually repaid several times over during the unit’s life span. In addition, your utility company may encourage the purchase of a new high-efficiency air conditioner by offering special rebates to offset the cost further. If you think you will use it often, or if your electricity rates are high, buying a more expensive, high-efficiency air conditioner is a good investment that will pay off in the future.

We had a new natural gas water heater replaced today by John and Damon of Wheat & Sons. This was not an easy job, as it was on the 3rd floor of our DC townhouse. Having tired of dealing with some marginal contractors for other home repairs, I decided to spend a few extra dollars for the horsepower of a responsible organization with bench strength. That paid off. Because of some glitches in the replacement, these two installers spent most...

We had a new natural gas water heater replaced today by John and Damon of Wheat & Sons. This was not an easy job, as it was on the 3rd floor of our DC townhouse. Having tired of dealing with...

- Customer | Washington, DC

Our technician, Tom, was outstanding. He was thorough, thoughtful, explained the work to be done, the cost, options, and seemed to take the minimum amount of time to complete the work. The technician’s helper, who came along with Tom, was also a great asset. It was a wonderful experience for us. But, it always is when we call James A. Wheat & Sons. Thank you for providing us with such good service.

Our technician, Tom, was outstanding. He was thorough, thoughtful, explained the work to be done, the cost, options, and seemed to take the minimum amount of time to complete the work. The technician’s helper, who came along with Tom, was...

- James G. Rea | Rockville, MD

Technician was prompt, polite, and obviously new his business. He thoroughly checked our fireplace insert, and made acheck for CO in the room. His work reassured us that the insert and its inlet-outlet system had not suffered earthquake damage. That's just what we needed to know.

Technician was prompt, polite, and obviously new his business. He thoroughly checked our fireplace insert, and made acheck for CO in the room. His work reassured us that the insert and its inlet-outlet system had not suffered earthquake damage. That's...

- Terri J. | Gaithersburg, MD

I have been impressed with your company and its people from the day your sales person walked in here, through all service personel, and now. By the way, this is a fantastic system. Our energy costs are much lower then before, the airflow is practically unnoticeable, the air temp inside is even, the humidity contstant, and we have had no failures since installation.

I have been impressed with your company and its people from the day your sales person walked in here, through all service personel, and now. By the way, this is a fantastic system. Our energy costs are much lower then...